What Allenair does

Allenair is a US-based industrial manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic components, originally founded in 1945 in Brooklyn, NY by Alton K. Allen and currently headquartered in Fremont, Ohio as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alkon Corporation following a 2017 acquisition and relocation from Mineola, NY. The company designs and manufactures fittings (brass PTC, nickel-plated, pipe, DOT-compliant), valves (4-way, P-series lapped spool, 2/3-way solenoid, Omni series spool, direct-acting), cylinders (double-acting, small bore, threaded stainless steel, Valve-in-Head, Cyl-Check), pneumatically driven rotary index tables, and pumps (drum, transfer, dispensing, piston), plus integrated system solutions for air distribution, pneumatic motion control, hydraulic motion control, vacuum distribution, and custom engineered systems. Differentiated products include the registered trademarks Valve-in-Head (cylinder+valve integrated module with 0.037-second response to 80% line pressure) and Cyl-Check (self-contained hydraulic cylinder with flow control from 1 to 600 in/min), as well as a 100% stainless-steel crevice-free cylinder originally developed for Eastman Kodak in 1965.

Manufacturing is vertically integrated under one roof in the USA and supported by a fully domestic supply chain, which is positioned as a hedge against international supply chain disruption. Commercial go-to-market relies on an extensive distributor network covering all 50 US states and 18+ international countries, including national distributors such as SunSource, Kaman Industrial Technologies, and Motion Industries, supplemented by a direct enterprise field-sales team for large volume and special orders and a recently launched online configurator that delivers MSRP pricing and downloadable 2D/3D CAD models for Type A, C, and E cylinders. Revenue is generated exclusively through hardware sales, with the customer base spanning industrial manufacturing (oil and gas, mining, construction, material handling, agriculture, military), food and beverage processing, industrial automation, healthcare and pharmaceutical production, and alternative energy systems.

The firm is small (1–10 employees in the disclosed firmographics), operates without disclosed AI capabilities, and has not raised venture or growth capital. The most recent significant strategic actions are the 2017 acquisition by Alkon, the post-acquisition establishment of a Mexico regional headquarters under Alkon Products, S.A. de C.V., the introduction of an online configurator, and trade show expansion into the food and packaging vertical at Pack Expo in 2022 and 2023.

Name

Allenair

Legal name

Alkon Corporation

Website

https://allenair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Allenair is a US manufacturer of industrial pneumatic and hydraulic components, including cylinders, valves, fittings, rotary tables, and pumps, serving industrial, food-processing, and automation customers through an extensive 50-state distributor network and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Power Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Pneumatic cylinders
• Hydraulic valves
• Industrial fittings
• Rotary index tables
• Fluid power components

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Component Sales: Sale of pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, valves, fittings, rotary tables, and pumps through distributor network and direct sales. Products are sold as one-time purchases with rebuild/replacement capabilities extending product lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Allenair manufactures and sells industrial pneumatic and hydraulic components including cylinders, valves, fittings, rotary index tables, and pumps, organized into five core product families and integrated into air, pneumatic motion, vacuum, and hydraulic system solutions. The company also offers custom engineered products and systems designed to specification, with all products manufactured in the USA under a vertically integrated production model and sold primarily through a distributor network spanning all 50 US states and 18 international markets.

Product overview

Allenair is an industrial manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic components, offering a comprehensive portfolio of off-the-shelf products and custom engineered solutions. The product line centers on five core product families: Fittings (industrial brass PTC fittings, brass AP series fittings, nickel-plated fittings, pipe fittings, and DOT brass/composite fittings), Valves (4-way valves, P-series lapped spool valves, 2/3-way solenoid valves, Omni series spool valves, and 4-way direct acting valves), Cylinders (double acting, small bore, threaded stainless steel, Valve-in-Head, and Cyl-Check), Rotary Tables (pneumatically driven index tables), and Pumps (drum, transfer, dispensing, and piston pumps). These components are sold individually and combined into integrated System Solutions including Air Distribution Systems, Pneumatic Motion Control Systems, Hydraulic Distribution and Motion Control Systems, and Vacuum Distribution Systems. Allenair also offers Custom Product Solutions combining any of their product families into bespoke engineered systems. A digital Online Cylinder Configurator enables customers to specify and price Type A, C, and E cylinders with downloadable 2D prints and 3D models. All products are manufactured in the USA with vertically integrated North American production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Brass PTC Fittings Push-to-connect brass fittings engineered with deep insertion length and largest bend radii for industrial pneumatic applications, providing high leak-free first-pass yield. Sold to industrial manufacturers and automation customers through distributors.
• Brass AP Series Fittings Brass fittings designed for plastic tubing applications as an alternative to PTC designs, engineered and tested for superior pneumatic performance. Targeted at industrial manufacturers using plastic tubing in fluid power systems.
• Nickel-Plated Brass PTC Fittings Nickel-plated brass push-to-connect fittings providing all standard industrial fitting features plus enhanced corrosion protection for harsh environment pneumatic applications.
• Pipe Fittings Pipe fittings engineered for high-pressure industrial applications with operating capability up to 3,000 psi.
• DOT Brass and Composite PTC Fittings DOT-compliant push-to-connect fittings featuring floating tube support for vacuum applications, designed to prevent tube collapse in industrial pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• 4-Way Valves Rugged 2-position 4-way valves featuring precision polished metal-on-metal slider seals delivering ultra-fast shifting and longevity exceeding 10 million cycles for industrial pneumatic control applications.
• P-Series 3-Way/4-Way Lapped Spool Valves High-cycle-rate 3-way and 4-way lapped spool valves exceeding 2,000 cycles per minute with Cv up to 1.5, available for manifold mounting with common pressure inputs in industrial automation systems.
• 2-Way/3-Way Direct Acting Solenoid Valves Direct acting solenoid valves in 2-way and 3-way configurations, available in normally closed, normally open, and multi-purpose variants with various pressure ranges, power supply options, and UL-rated explosion-proof versions for industrial applications.
• Omni Series Spool Valves Standard spool valves available in 3 body sizes, 2 and 3 positions, and 2, 3, and 4-way configurations with multiple operator options for diverse industrial pneumatic control needs.
• 4-Way Direct Acting Valves Compact 2-position 4-way direct acting valves with polished slider and base sealing, quick response time, longevity, and helium-tested instrument-grade quality for industrial pneumatic control applications.
• Double Acting Cylinders Double acting pneumatic cylinders designed as Allenair's largest and most configurable cylinder line, featuring snap ring closure that allows rebuilding, with Type A, C, and E variants configurable online.
• Small Bore Cylinders Small bore pneumatic cylinders available in 1/2", 3/4", and 1-1/8" diameter bores up to 14" stroke, featuring brass tubes with precision-honed cross-hatch lubricant retaining pattern and rated for pressures up to 150 psi.
• Threaded Construction Stainless Steel Cylinders All stainless steel cylinders with crevice-free threaded construction designed for food processing and wash-down applications, eliminating contamination catch points and withstanding repetitive power and chemical wash downs.
• Valve-in-Head Cylinders Proprietary Valve-in-Head cylinder design combining cylinder and valve into one compact self-contained module for highest performance, quickest response time, and best-in-class flow in industrial automation applications.
• Cyl-Check Cylinders Proprietary Cyl-Check self-contained hydraulic cylinder combining pneumatic cylinder flexibility with hydraulic cylinder control, providing full flow control range from 1 in/min up to 600 in/min, available with Stop Check and Skip Check options.
• Rotary Index Tables Pneumatically driven index tables with precision indexing and high accuracy, featuring enclosed working components, hardened wear surfaces, and precision-ground table surfaces for industrial assembly and indexing applications. Allenair has built these for over 50 years.
• Drum Pumps Drum pumps engineered for safe and efficient transfer of fluids from drums, available in multiple designs and configurations depending on industrial application requirements.
• Transfer Pumps Cost-effective transfer pumps designed to minimize fluid leakage, available in multiple designs and configurations for industrial fluid handling applications.
• Dispensing Pumps Highly efficient dispensing pumps designed to reduce waste and lower operating expenses in industrial fluid dispensing applications.
• Piston Pumps Piston pumps offering wide pressure range and capability to move thick fluids, with multiple functions and configuration options suited to nearly every industrial fluid handling application.
• Air Distribution Systems Complete air distribution solutions integrating leak-free push-to-connect fittings and manifolds to move compressed air through industrial facilities.
• Pneumatic Motion Control Systems Integrated pneumatic motion control systems combining valves and cylinders engineered to withstand high duty cycle demands of industrial equipment and automation applications.
• Hydraulic Distribution and Motion Control Systems Integrated hydraulic motion control systems combining cylinders, control valves, pumps, reservoirs, swivel manifolds, and intensifiers for heavy machinery and industrial hydraulic applications.
• Vacuum Distribution Systems Integrated vacuum distribution systems combining brass PTC fittings, composite fittings, industrial tubing, and vacuum manifolds to deliver optimum flow rates and high recoveries in industrial vacuum applications.
• Custom Product Solutions Custom engineered products including fittings, valves, cylinders, tubing, pumps, and complete custom systems designed to specification for applications requiring more than off-the-shelf components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Valve longevity exceeding 10 million cycles
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, legacy, core and regional.

• SunSourcemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational distributor of industrial motion and power transmission products with locations across the US including Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, and Texas. Provides pneumatic and hydraulic products to industrial customers.
• Kaman Industrial TechnologiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational distributor with locations in Illinois and Wisconsin providing industrial automation and motion control products.
• Motion IndustriesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial distributor with locations in Kentucky and Nevada, serving the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) market.
• Pneumatic Control & AutomationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida-based distributor with corporate headquarters in Sunrise, FL and multiple branch locations throughout Florida and Georgia providing pneumatic and hydraulic products.
• Brenner-FiedlermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor with locations in Arizona, California, and Nevada providing industrial pneumatic products.
• Isaacs Fluid PowerlegacyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistorical distributor partner from 1953 that remains a valued distributor and partner to this day. Locations in Indiana and Ohio.
• Airoyal CompanylegacyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistorical distributor partner from 1953 that remains a valued distributor and partner to this day. Location in New Jersey.
• Alkon CorporationcoreOthersAllenair was purchased by Alkon Corporation in 2017 and relocated to Fremont, Ohio. Alkon Corporation is the parent company providing strategic positioning within the pneumatic industry. Both companies share long-standing tradition of designing and building high-quality products.
• TECO TechnologyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor with locations in California (Livermore) and Oregon (Tualatin) serving industrial markets with pneumatic and hydraulic products.
• Hartfiel AutomationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor with locations in Minnesota and Virginia providing industrial automation and motion control products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clippard Instrument Laboratory: Clippard manufactures pneumatic valves, cylinders, fittings, and electronic components for industrial and OEM automation — directly overlapping with Allenair's core pneumatic portfolio. Similar privately-held, US-based, specialty pneumatic supplier profile.
• Bimba Manufacturing: Bimba (now part of Emerson) manufactures pneumatic cylinders, rotary actuators, and grippers — directly overlapping with Allenair's cylinder, rotary table, and pneumatic valve portfolio. Comparable product categories, distribution model, and target OEM customers in industrial automation.
• Tolomatic: Tolomatic manufactures pneumatic and electric linear actuators, cylinders, and motion control products for industrial automation. Comparable specialty product positioning, distributor-based GTM, and target applications.
• Humphrey Products: Humphrey manufactures pneumatic valves, actuators, and cylinders for industrial automation — closely matching Allenair's valve and cylinder lines. Privately-held, US-based, specialty pneumatics supplier serving similar OEM customers.
• Compact Automation Products: Compact Automation Products manufactures pneumatic cylinders and rotary actuators — directly comparable to Allenair's core cylinder and rotary index table products. Similar specialty US manufacturer profile serving industrial OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Festo is a global leader in pneumatic automation with a comprehensive catalog of cylinders, valves, fittings, and motion control systems that competes directly with Allenair's product families. Particularly strong in factory automation and IIoT-enabled pneumatics.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker's Industrial Segment is one of the largest global fluid power and motion control players, offering pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, and fittings that compete broadly with Allenair's portfolio. Serves the same industrial OEM base but with vastly greater scale, catalog breadth, and global engineering support.
• Norgren (IMI plc): Norgren (part of IMI plc) supplies pneumatic cylinders, valves, fittings, and fluid control systems globally. Competes with Allenair across industrial automation, food & beverage, and process industries with a much larger global footprint.
• SMC Corporation: SMC is the world's largest pneumatic components manufacturer with extensive cylinder, valve, fitting, and actuator offerings. Represents the dominant low-cost/high-volume competitive benchmark against which specialty players like Allenair must differentiate.
• Airtac International Group: Airtac is a major Asian pneumatic components manufacturer offering cylinders, valves, fittings, and air preparation equipment — directly overlapping Allenair's product categories but at significantly higher volume and lower price points. Represents the global low-cost competitive pressure on Allenair's domestic niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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